Project 713 // Feadship

Launched with a sleek blue-grey body and a white superstructure, the 59.50-meter Project 713 stands out on the seas. It marks another forward move by Feadship towards achieving climate neutrality by 2030, building on its earlier successes with the motor yacht Obsidian and Project 821 “USHER.” This yacht illustrates fulfilling the long-term environmental and societal sustainability goals of Feadship’s varied stakeholders.

The exterior of Project 713 boasts a harmonious design by Studio De Voogt, while its modern interior is crafted by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. This yacht is the inaugural Feadship to incorporate solar panels for auxiliary power, equipped with diesel-electric engines capable of operating on renewable fuels such as HVO, like its predecessors. The design of the hull is tailored for cruising rather than maximum speed, with solar panels chosen for their efficiency and longevity. These panels, made in the Netherlands, enhance the yacht’s energy efficiency, generating up to 24 MWh of energy annually.

Project 713 is equipped with a state-of-the-art diesel-electric propulsion system. It powers both the yacht’s speed and the hotel’s energy needs, with four generators and a 400 kWh battery providing the necessary energy. Additionally, this yacht is the first new construction from Feadship to use FSC-certified plantation teak for its decking, ensuring the wood is sourced sustainably.

Project 713 has completed a Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) Evaluation report. This eco-certification examines a yacht’s entire lifespan and serves as a tool to assess its environmental footprint accurately due to its energy use. Project 713 ranks among the top in its fleet, achieving a 35 % reduction below the fleet average, thanks to the various energy-saving elements that offset the environmental costs associated with the electrical systems on the yacht. The owner played a key role in the yacht’s design and minimizing its environmental impact.

Besides the progress in environmental areas, the initiation of Project 713 highlights the significant financial influence of the superyacht sector in the Netherlands, accounting for over half of the country’s maritime sector. This industry fuels innovation and skill in craftsmanship and creates many job opportunities, ranging from naval architecture to interior design and high-level engineering and craftsmanship.

The propulsion system contains twin azimuthing contra-rotating VETH VL900i units of 1,000 kW each, powered by 2 x Caterpillar propulsion engine, model C32, Power rating: 969 bkW and 2 x Caterpillar marine diesel engine C9.3, power rating: 270 bkW

Top Speed: 15 knots, range: 5,000 nautical miles.